Study of the development of visual communication in art, graphic design, illustration and popular culture. Emphasis on the role, impact and interpretation of images, symbols, and typography used in informative and persuasive media.

Basic instruction in design and printing for wearable art. Students learn techniques for image creation and preparation of artwork for screenprinting on t-shirts. Development of personal visual style while learning workflow of a professional printing studio.

Continuation of GID 53A. Intermediate instruction in design and printing for wearable art. Students learn digital skills for image creation and preparation of multi-color artwork for screenprinting on t-shirts, fabrics and wearable substrates. Focused development of personal visual style with emphasis on portfolio quality work. Basic business procedures of the garment printing industry are put into practice.

GID-056.-02W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin.

GID 58

WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT III

4 Units

Website design and production using an HTML editor software, with an emphasis on application of current HTML/CSS coding technologies, design concepts,, usability and accessibility, organizing page content, producing dynamic pages, incorporating rich media, and reusable elements. Large scale website development with emphasis on site management, and web page delivery to multiple platforms. Develop proficiency with web production software Adobe Dreamweaver.

Exploring the field of visual arts including commercial arts, graphic design, photography, video arts, web site design, and illustration. Survey of career paths including art studios, company art departments, advertising agencies, freelance, and other job opportunities for creative services professionals.

Design and creation of digital and traditional portfolios for designers, illustrators, photographers. Planning and implementation of individual professional portfolios using a variety of delivery systems.

GID -061.-02W: Offered via Internet. After registering, you must refer to course descriptions at www.foothill.edu/fga/ for information on how to begin. Individual on-campus meetings to review portfolios can be arranged with the instructor.

Introduction to the skills and techniques of the paper arts. Mold and cast hand-made paper from various cultures. Embedded and surface structural and decorative techniques. Construction of basic paper making tools. Exploration of paper as applied to print arts, book arts and graphic design projects. History of papermaking. Emphasis on materials, processes and techniques while exploring form and content.

3 hours lecture, 3 hours labratory. (72 hours total per quarter.)

Advisory: This course is included in the Book Arts & Paper family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in ART 30 or GID 30.

Introduction to the skills and techniques of the book arts. Students will learn construction and mounting skills for books, boxes and portfolios. Traditional and non-traditional binding formats include stab, accordion, concertina and signature sewing. Emphasis on form building while exploring content and narrative.

3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.)

Advisory: This course is included in the Book Arts & Paper Family of activity courses; not open to students with credit in ART 96 or GRDS 96.

Continuation of GID 90. Studio experiences in making art that takes book form. Students will learn strategies for content development; design, layout and typography; and narrative structures, pacing and sequencing. Reproduction techniques include traditional and digital media including relief printing, stencil printing, transfer printing and commercial printing. Emphasis on content and narrative while advancing book construction skills.

3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (72 hours total per quarter.)

Prerequisite: GID 90.

Advisory: This course is included in the Book Arts & Paper Family of activity courses.